Sports/MLB: Yankees growing confident In Tanaka after two strong starts

Masahiro Tanaka has recorded two straight solid starts, allowing the New York Yankees to grow more confident in the right-hander.

Tanaka’s velocity, which was a concern in early April, topped out at 93 mph against the Detroit Tigers on Thursday. His decision to throw fewer four-seam fastballs and a partially torn ulnar collateral ligament have been to blame for his struggles. Read more